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Licensed Electricians in Canberra, ACT

8577 Verified Browse all verified licensed electricians serving Canberra and surrounding suburbs.
Data last updated: 17 February 2026 from Access Canberra register

Electrician Directory — Canberra, ACT

AUSTRALIAN DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY SUPPLIES PTY LTDSuspended
Licence2019786
ClassElectrical Contractor
AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES PTY LTDActive
Licence20191303
ClassElectrical Contractor
AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE INSTALLATIONS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2019121
ClassElectrical Contractor
AUTONOMOUS ENERGY PTY LTDExpired
Licence2012566
ClassElectrical Contractor
AYAD FOUAD AZEEZExpired
Licence20211024
ClassUnrestricted
AYAR YOUNAN KANOOExpired
Licence20201103
ClassUnrestricted
AYAT MOHAMMADIExpired
Licence20181088
ClassUnrestricted
AYDEN KHOSHABAExpired
Licence20201380
ClassUnrestricted
AYDEN POTHANActive
Licence20241627
ClassUnrestricted
AYDEN TOOVEYActive
Licence20241025
ClassUnrestricted
AYMAN BATTAExpired
Licence20201419
ClassUnrestricted
AYMAN RIHABEExpired
Licence2020306
ClassUnrestricted
B & C ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITEDActive
Licence2009321
ClassElectrical Contractor
B.A.E.C CONTRACTING PTY LTDExpired
Licence2016880
ClassElectrical Contractor
BABASAHEB SITARAM GHOGAREExpired
Licence2019891
ClassUnrestricted
BAC UTILITIES PTY LTDActive
Licence20251390
ClassElectrical Contractor
BADER HANNONActive
Licence2020793
ClassUnrestricted
BADREDDINE NAFRAKActive
Licence2017609
ClassUnrestricted
BAHRAM DHAFER ABDULRAZZAQExpired
Licence20201310
ClassUnrestricted
BAILEY GAREActive
Licence2020450
ClassUnrestricted
BAKER GROUP AU PTY LIMITEDActive
Licence2022672
ClassElectrical Contractor
BAKER JOSHUAExpired
Licence2023490
ClassUnrestricted
BAKHOS AROUExpired
Licence20211012
ClassUnrestricted
BAKHOS YOUSSEFExpired
Licence20211018
ClassUnrestricted
BAKHOS ZEIDExpired
Licence2020354
ClassUnrestricted
BANE RatajkoskiExpired
Licence2005944
ClassUnrestricted
BAO KHANH TRUONGExpired
Licence2021475
ClassUnrestricted
BAO QUAN LIUActive
Licence2014478
ClassUnrestricted
BAODE HOLDINGS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2007241
ClassElectrical Contractor
BARAKAT ISHACExpired
Licence2021625
ClassUnrestricted
BARE ENERGY PTY LIMITEDActive
Licence2023592
ClassElectrical Contractor
BARRIE WILLIAM BOWDENExpired
Licence1972404
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY ALAN SKINNERActive
Licence19926087
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY CHRISTOPHER BolinActive
Licence200112373
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY FREDERICK FUNNELLExpired
Licence1973895
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY JAMES BUTLERActive
Licence19863482
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY JOHN COTTERActive
Licence19812157
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY MCEVOYActive
Licence2023325
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY MOONExpired
Licence2016416
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY NORRISActive
Licence20241058
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY RICHARD VINEYActive
Licence19812238
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY SCOTT FLEMINGExpired
Licence19904988
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY STEPHEN CRONINExpired
Licence19894848
ClassUnrestricted
BARRY STOKKERActive
Licence202168
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
BARRY WILLIAM DavisActive
Licence2010897
ClassUnrestricted
BASHAR RAADExpired
Licence20201460
ClassUnrestricted
BASHIR ABDUL HADIExpired
Licence20211020
ClassUnrestricted
BASIL BILANENKOActive
Licence19894796
ClassUnrestricted
BASIL BIRGANExpired
Licence20191198
ClassUnrestricted
BASS ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence19946976
ClassElectrical Contractor
BASSAM AlagrabActive
Licence20201536
ClassUnrestricted
BASSEL MOUSSAExpired
Licence2021514
ClassUnrestricted
BASSO & THOMPSON ELECTRICSActive
Licence2025164
ClassElectrical Contractor
BASSO ELECTRICS PTY LIMITEDExpired
Licence200213004
ClassElectrical Contractor
BAYLEY CAMPBELLExpired
Licence2021354
ClassUnrestricted
BAYLEY MAHERActive
Licence2022658
ClassUnrestricted
BAYNE HESSENBERGERActive
Licence20251143
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
BAZAN VINICIUSExpired
Licence2021414
ClassUnrestricted
BBINX PTY LTDActive
Licence20211506
ClassElectrical Contractor
BC LIM INVESTMENTS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2019134
ClassElectrical Contractor
BCS INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT PTY LIMITEDActive
Licence2006352
ClassElectrical Contractor
BEAJAN HAIDARYExpired
Licence2019660
ClassUnrestricted
BEAU BRANDONActive
Licence2017340
ClassUnrestricted
BEAU LORENZIActive
Licence20101268
ClassUnrestricted
BEAU MACPHERSONActive
Licence2025555
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
BEAU PARTHENIDESActive
Licence2024150
ClassUnrestricted
BEAU ROBERT WATTSExpired
Licence2013171
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
BEAU SMITHActive
Licence2024496
ClassUnrestricted
BEAU WILLIAM HARVIEExpired
Licence2017952
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
BEAU WILLIAM LEITCHActive
Licence20251233
ClassUnrestricted
BEAU WILLIAM SINNETTExpired
Licence2013796
ClassUnrestricted
BEAUMONT ROWBOTHAMActive
Licence20221369
ClassUnrestricted
BEDE SHAWExpired
Licence2009962
ClassUnrestricted
BEE ALARMED & ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY. LTDExpired
Licence2020297
ClassElectrical Contractor
BELAL ISSAExpired
Licence202070
ClassUnrestricted
BELL SOLAR PTY LTDActive
Licence2017933
ClassElectrical Contractor
BELMERE PARK PTY LTDExpired
Licence2022911
ClassElectrical Contractor
BEN ALAN HARPERActive
Licence20161092
ClassUnrestricted
BEN COLLINSExpired
Licence2023487
ClassUnrestricted
BEN DarlingtonActive
Licence200213017
ClassUnrestricted
BEN DARMODYActive
Licence20181104
ClassUnrestricted
BEN DAWSExpired
Licence202321
ClassUnrestricted
BEN DONKERSExpired
Licence2012121
ClassUnrestricted
BEN FRANCIS TAUNTONActive
Licence2006356
ClassUnrestricted
BEN GORDONActive
Licence2019791
ClassUnrestricted
BEN HUNTERActive
Licence20131398
ClassUnrestricted
BEN JAMESActive
Licence20201216
ClassUnrestricted
BEN JAY RYANExpired
Licence2020622
ClassUnrestricted
BEN JOSEPH JANSENActive
Licence2007344
ClassUnrestricted
BEN LEONARD DACUNTOExpired
Licence2020663
ClassUnrestricted
BEN MARTINActive
Licence20251304
ClassUnrestricted
BEN MCWILLIAMSActive
Licence2025614
ClassUnrestricted
BEN MEEHANExpired
Licence20201344
ClassUnrestricted
BEN MICHAEL HANSONExpired
Licence201171
ClassUnrestricted
BEN PLUMBERS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2018967
ClassElectrical Contractor
BEN RICHARD CLARKEActive
Licence20151144
ClassUnrestricted
BEN SCHWARZActive
Licence20241167
ClassUnrestricted
BEN STEVENSONActive
Licence2021700
ClassUnrestricted
BEN TOOLEActive
Licence2022723
ClassUnrestricted
BEN WALTONActive
Licence2023950
ClassUnrestricted

Hiring a Electrician in Canberra

Before hiring any electrician in Canberra, use this checklist to protect yourself and ensure you're working with a properly licensed and insured professional.

  1. Confirm their electrical licence class covers your job — Electrical licences come in different classes. An Electrical Mechanic (or equivalent) licence covers general installation work, while a Restricted Electrical Licence only permits specific tasks like air-conditioning disconnect/reconnect. Always confirm the class matches the work you need.
  2. Ask whether they will test and tag after installation — After completing electrical work, a licensed electrician should perform insulation resistance, polarity, and earth continuity tests. Ask whether testing is included in the quote and whether you will receive a copy of the test results alongside the certificate of compliance.
  3. Check they are registered with the state electrical safety regulator — Unlike most trades where a single building authority issues licences, electricians are often regulated by a separate electrical safety office. Search the relevant state register — such as the QLD Electrical Safety Office or Energy Safe Victoria — to verify the licence is current.
  4. Ask about their approach to switchboard capacity — If you are adding circuits — for a hot tub, EV charger, or workshop — the switchboard may need upgrading. A good electrician will assess spare capacity before quoting and let you know if a switchboard upgrade is required, rather than discovering it mid-job.
  5. Verify they carry a current Electrical Work Licence — In addition to their trade qualification, electricians in most states must hold a current Electrical Work Licence (or Electrician Licence) that is renewed periodically. An expired licence means they are not legally permitted to do electrical work, even if their qualifications are valid.
Pro Tip

Get at least three quotes and compare not just price, but response time, warranty on workmanship, and whether the quote includes parts.

Red Flags to Watch For
  • No certificate of electrical safety provided — After completing prescribed electrical work, the electrician must issue a certificate of electrical safety (or equivalent compliance document). This certificate is lodged with the state regulator. If the electrician says they will "sort it out later" or that it is not needed, the work may not be inspected and could be unsafe.
  • Proposes bypassing safety switches to "stop nuisance tripping" — Safety switches (RCDs) that trip frequently indicate a genuine fault — possibly a damaged appliance, moisture ingress, or deteriorating wiring. An electrician who suggests removing or bypassing the RCD rather than diagnosing the root cause is putting your safety at risk.
  • Unable to show a current Electrical Work Licence — An electrician who only shows a trade certificate or apprenticeship completion without a current Electrical Work Licence may not be legally authorised to perform work. The licence is separate from the qualification and must be renewed regularly with the state electrical safety regulator.

Electrician Licensing Requirements in Australian Capital Territory

Licence Required

Licensing is managed by ACT Construction Occupations Registrar.

Licence Types

Electrician Licence — Class A

Carry out all electrical wiring work in the ACT

Electrician Licence — Class B

Limited electrical work (maintenance and repairs)

Electrical Contractor Licence

Contract for electrical work in the ACT

Key Requirements

  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820 or equivalent)
  • Completed 4-year apprenticeship
  • ACT Construction Occupations electrical licence

Penalties for unlicensed work

Unlicensed electrical work in the ACT can result in fines up to $48,000 for individuals. The Construction Occupations Registrar can also issue demerit points and prohibition notices.

Typical Electrician Costs in ACT

Hourly Rate

$85 – $140

Callout Fee

$65 – $105

Common Jobs

JobCost Range
Install new power point$160 – $320
Switchboard upgrade$855 – $2675
Install ceiling fan$160 – $375

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Broader Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?

A circuit breaker protects wiring from overload and short circuits by cutting power when current exceeds the rated capacity. A safety switch (residual current device or RCD) protects people by detecting tiny current leaks — as small as 30 milliamps — and cutting power within milliseconds. Modern Australian switchboards should have safety switches on all circuits, not just power points. If your switchboard only has circuit breakers, ask an electrician about adding RCDs.

Do I need an electrician to install downlights?

Yes. Installing or replacing downlights involves working with fixed wiring and is classified as electrical work in every Australian state. This includes LED downlight retrofits where you are replacing the fitting, not just swapping a globe. A licensed electrician will also ensure the correct clearances from insulation are maintained to prevent fire risk.

How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?

Common signs include ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers, frequent tripping, no safety switches (RCDs), a burning smell near the board, or insufficient capacity for modern appliances like air conditioners and EV chargers. Switchboards older than 25 years almost certainly lack RCDs on all circuits, which is now a requirement in most states for property sales or major renovations.

Can an electrician install a solar system or do I need a separate solar installer?

Solar panel installation requires both a licensed electrician and a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer to qualify for government rebates. Many electricians hold CEC accreditation, but not all. If your electrician does not have CEC accreditation, they can do the general wiring work but a CEC-accredited installer must design and commission the system for it to be eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).

What electrical work can I legally do myself?

Australian homeowners can change a light globe, replace a plug-top fuse, and plug in portable appliances. Everything else — including changing a power point cover plate in some states, replacing a light switch, or running any new wiring — must be done by a licensed electrician. DIY electrical work is one of the leading causes of house fires in Australia.

How do I verify a electrician's licence in ACT?

You can verify any electrician's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through the Access Canberra register. Enter the electrician's name or licence number to confirm their licence status, class, and any disciplinary history.

How many licensed electricians are in Canberra?

There are currently 8577 licensed electricians registered in Canberra, ACT. This data is sourced directly from the Access Canberra register and updated regularly.